Skin can become exceptionally sensitive during chemotherapy, susceptible to sunburn, highly reactive to chemicals, dull, dry and wrinkly. Skin may also go very itchy, flaky and tight.

You may well find that your usual skincare routine is not suitable during chemotherapy, and you may react to products you have used with no problems in the past.

Switching to more natural products can help massively in reducing the risk of reaction, avoiding products with harsh chemicals and SLS to protect sensitive skin, and moisturing regularly will also go a long way to relieving many of the symptoms.